Sandra McCoy
R HAMILTON AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21206Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 22, 20266 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed One Emergency Form Needs to Be Updated.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed That One Child Part Two Completed of the Health Inventory and Another Child Needs Updated Lead Test.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Discussed with the Provider.13A.15.06.02B(3)
- LS Did Not Observe First aid/CPR During the Inspection.13A.15.06.02D(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Emergency Preparedness Drills or Fire Drills.13A.15.10.01A(3)
- LS Did Not Observe an Updated Emergency Preparedness Plan.13A.15.10.01A(4)
Jan 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe One Child's Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe One Child's Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Jan 24, 20246 Findings6 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Updated Fire and Emergency Disaster Drills for Provider.13A.15.03.03F
- LS Discussed with the Provider That She Needs to Take Updated Health and Safety Training.13A.15.03.03G
- LS Did Not Observe Child's Emergency Form (S.G.).13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Child's Emergency Form (S.G.).13A.15.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Documentation Sating That the Emergency and Disaster Was Practiced Twice a Year.13A.15.10.01A(3)
- LS Did Not Observe That the Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Updated Annually.13A.15.10.01A(4)
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